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Fresh Watermelon Poke Bowl with Zesty Sesame Ginger Sauce

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A quick, refreshing poke bowl featuring juicy watermelon, crisp veggies, and a tangy sesame ginger sauce. Perfect for light summer meals that are both satisfying and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small seedless watermelon, cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 1 ½ cups cooked sushi rice or jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
  • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • For the Zesty Sesame Ginger Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse ¾ cup (140g) sushi or jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Once done, fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  2. Cut a small seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Set aside in a bowl and keep chilled if possible.
  3. Boil frozen edamame in salted water for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and cool. Remove shells.
  4. Thinly slice about half a cucumber and cube one ripe avocado. Toss cucumber slices with a pinch of sea salt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, and fresh lime juice. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. In each serving bowl, spread about ¾ cup (150g) cooked rice as the base. Arrange watermelon cubes, edamame, cucumber slices, and avocado on top.
  7. Drizzle the zesty sesame ginger sauce evenly over each bowl. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  8. Optionally, squeeze a little extra lime juice over the top before serving.

Notes

Keep watermelon chilled until assembly for maximum refreshment. Avoid overmixing after adding sauce to maintain texture contrast. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra nuttiness. Fresh ginger is essential for best flavor; jarred ginger is not recommended. Let the bowl sit 5-10 minutes after assembly for flavors to meld if sauce tastes too strong initially.

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